Choirs & Ensembles

‘Master, you delivered to me two talents; here, I have made two talents more.’
Parable of the Talents, Matthew 25: 14-30

The Choral Program at the Catholic Community of Hopewell Valley is an intergenerational ministry for those with gifts and skills in music (and a desire to grow those skills) who feel called to give of their time and talent to the Lord in the liturgy. 

Each of the three parishes has a corresponding choral ensemble, with additional ensembles for youth, experienced singers, and even those who cannot commit to weekly rehearsals but still desire to be part of the singing community. The choir season runs from September - June each year.

"Let your constant practice be to offer yourself to God, that He may do with you what He pleases." St. Alphonsus Liguori

Director         Alicia Brozovich
Parish            St. Alphonsus
Rehearsals    Tuesdays from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Liturgies        First Sundays at 10:30 a.m. (meet at 10:00 a.m.)

The St. Alphonsus Choir sings together weekly with special emphasis on the first Sundays of the month - during which Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is held immediately after mass. As there is currently no disability access to the loft, participants should be mindful that this choir requires the ability to navigate stairs.

"St. George, obtain for us the great grace of heroic Christian courage that should mark soldiers of Christ. Amen." Prayer to St. George

Director         Alicia Brozovich
Parish             St. George
Rehearsals    Tuesdays from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Liturgies        Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. (meet at 5:00 p.m.)

Comprised of singers and instrumentalists with a love for contemporary Christian music, the St. George Choir sings weekly at the Saturday vigil mass at 5:30 p.m. The only requirements for this group are a willingness to learn and the ability to sing.

"Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you." James 4:8

Director         Alicia Brozovich
Parish            St. James
Rehearsals    Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
Liturgies        Sundays at 10:00 a.m. (meet at 9:15 a.m.)

With a tradition of excellence in sacred choral music spanning decades, the St. James Choir is for any singer high-school age and older with an interest in regularly singing in four-part harmony for liturgies. Weekly psalms, hymns, and meditations are prepared corresponding to the liturgical season - all with the goal of elevating the prayer of the people to behold our Lord in reverence and awe. 

"Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise." James 5:3

Director         Joann Held | [email protected]
Parish            St. James
Rehearsals    First Tuesdays of the Month from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Liturgies        Varies (see calendar)

St. James Voices (formerly "St. James Occasional Choir") is for singers and instrumentalists who may not be able to make regular weekly rehearsals but still wish to use their gifts in a liturgical music group. The ensemble meets once a month to rehearse and sings at one or two weekend liturgies at St. James Church twice a month. No previous experience is required.

"Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things." Psalm 98:1

Director         Alicia Brozovich
Parishes         St. Alphonsus, St. George, & St. James
Rehearsals    Seasonally on Wednesdays from 8:15 - 9:15 p.m.
Liturgies        Solemnities, Christmas, Triduum, Special Feasts

The Tri-Parish Schola is an auditioned group of singers and instrumentalists that serve as the primary music team for combined liturgies at the three parishes of the Catholic Community of Hopewell Valley. Ability to read music and previous experience in a liturgical ensemble are strongly encouraged. Auditions are held after Labor Day and on a rolling basis.

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14

Parishes        St. George & St. James
Rehearsals    Seasonally
Liturgies        Seasonally

Children with a love of music are warmly invited to join the seasonal Seraphim Singers. Rehearsals and liturgies are determined in conjunction with the Religious Education program at the Catholic Community of Hopewell Valley.

Seasonal liturgies include: Christmas Eve 8:00 p.m., First Communions, and Pentecost.

"Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for other believers in your speech, behavior, love, faithfulness, and purity." 1 Timothy 4:12

Parishes        St. George & St. James
Rehearsals    Seasonally on Sunday evenings
Liturgies        Seasonally

For young people wishing to give of their gifts through music, the Ignite Ensemble encourages all musical teens in middle and high school - regardless of their participation in Ignite youth group - to offer praise to our Lord in the Holy Mass. 

Seasonal liturgies include: Christmas Eve 8:00 p.m., Teen Stations of The Cross, Confirmations, and Pentecost.